Opening Reception: Saturday, April 25, 5-7pm
In anticipation of the United States Semiquincentennial, the Sharon Historical Society & Museum presents Independence Revisited: Sharon in 1776, 1876, 1976, which traces the community’s relationship with its revolutionary past. The exhibition begins with a study of 18th-century life and then follows the town’s physical, social, and political trajectory over the next two hundred years, ultimately investigating how Sharon chose to commemorate, interpret, or overlook its revolutionary heritage during three defining moments.
Independence Revisited is curated by Christopher J. Robinson, Chair of the Board of Trustees of the Sharon Historical Society & Museum. A historian and attorney, Mr. Robinson holds a B.A. and M.A. in Modern History from Oriel College, University of Oxford, and earned his Juris Doctor from the Fordham University School of Law. He brings a comprehensive perspective to the project, rooted in his rigorous academic training and a distinguished career in the art world as a former dealer and current art law specialist. This dual focus on visual culture and historical inquiry informs the exhibition’s in-depth exploration of Sharon’s evolution, tracing how the community’s relationship with its revolutionary past has been shaped by three centuries of American change.
